1974 • R • 2h 10m • English

Chinatown

ThrillerCrimeMysterySuspensefulDarkMind-bending

Private eye Jake Gittes lives off of the murky moral climate of sunbaked, pre-World War II Southern California. Hired by a beautiful socialite to investigate her husband's extra-marital affair, Gittes is swept into a maelstrom of double dealings and deadly deceits, uncovering a web of personal and political scandals that come crashing together.

Certified R — adults only.

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73/100

★★★½☆

4,358 votes across 1 source

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7.9/10

Equals 79/100 · 4,358 votes

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· An older title — pacing and style may feel dated.

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All-time blockbuster

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Chinatown

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